Durak passing 3.3

This game stands out as a highly acclaimed Durak variant, offering features such as live online multiplayer, diverse game options, intelligent AI opponents, regular updates, and an active community of satisfied players. Its popularity is evident among enthusiasts seeking a competitive and engaging card experience.

The traditional setup involves a deck of 36 cards, typically played by two to four participants. The game begins with shuffling the deck and distributing six cards to each player. The remaining deck's top card is revealed and placed at the bottom at a 90-degree angle, making its denomination and suit visible; this card designates the trump suit. Notably, this revealed card is actually part of the deck itself—the last card to be drawn during gameplay. The player holding the lowest trump card initiates the attack. The game limits players to six when using a single deck, although certain variants permit multiple decks for larger groups. Following each round, the loser often takes responsibility for shuffling and dealing for subsequent games.

Regarding Passing (Transfer) in Durak: players may transfer a card to another by placing an additional card of the same rank alongside it. This action can occur regardless of whether the next player is capable of defending or is compelled to add these cards to their hand. When a transfer is made, the receiving player first takes any cards they need to defend themselves before proceeding with their turn. Once a player begins defending, passing becomes prohibited for that turn; they must continue defending with their available cards. For example, West might transfer the seven of clubs to North by placing an identical seven card (e.g., seven of hearts) beside it; North could then transfer those sevens onward to East under similar conditions. Typically, passing is forbidden during the initial round of play.